Taby, Sweden (July 9, 2008) PIAB, a global leader in industrial vacuum technology, will be exhibiting its innovative vacuum solutions for the packaging and processing industries in stand B16, Hall 5 at PPMA 2008, held in Birmingham, UK from September 30th to October 2nd.

PIAB's vacuum solutions are ideal for increasing productivity and reducing energy consumption in a variety of automated material handling and factory automation processes.

The company will be exhibiting its complete line of C Series hygienic vacuum conveyors for powder and bulk applications, meeting the demands of the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Also on exhibition is the ergonomic and user-friendly IC Series of industrial vacuum conveyors, mainly used for conveying in the manufacturing industry. The two series are based upon the company’s patented COAX® multi-stage ejector technology. By integrating the internal components of a multi-stage vacuum pump into a vacuum cartridge, COAX® offers customers a smaller, more efficient, more reliable and highly flexible technology that allows for the design of a modular system.

PIAB will also demonstrate its Automatic Vacuum Management (AVM™) as an integrated control option for highly automated systems using the P3010, a multi-stage ejector vacuum pump. The P3010 is ideal for a variety of packaging, electronics and assembly applications. Also on display will be the company’s VGS™ 3010 (Vacuum Gripper System), a flexible solution for automated material handling applications in the packaging industry. Featuring a DURAFLEX® suction cup, the VGS™ 3010 is an extremely efficient solution that is designed to increase productivity and reduce energy costs. Both the P3010 AVM and the VGS™ 3010 are powered by COAX® technology.

About PIAB

Established in 1951, PIAB designs innovative solutions that improve the productivity and working environment of vacuum users around the world. PIAB manufacturers a complete line of vacuum pumps, vacuum accessories, vacuum conveyors and suction cups for a variety of automated material handling and factory automation processes. PIAB utilizes COAX®, the next dimension in vacuum technology, in many of its original products and solutions. COAX® is an advanced technology for creating vacuum with compressed air. COAX® cartridges are smaller, more efficient and more reliable than conventional ejectors, and can be integrated directly into machinery. This allows for the design of a flexible, modular vacuum system. For more information about PIAB vacuum solutions for a diverse range of applications, visit www.piab.com.